Salt River Project

Civil Engineer - Hydro 1, 2, Senior

Salt River Project$95K — $115K *
Mesa, AZ 85204In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead complex engineering projects
  • Expert knowledge of hydropower infrastructure and civil engineering design
  • Capable of mentoring junior engineers and providing technical guidance

Responsibilities

  • Perform civil engineering design and condition assessments for hydropower facilities
  • Lead rehabilitation and improvement projects for civil infrastructure
  • Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for projects
  • Review and assess vendor submittals for compliance and accuracy
  • Provide technical oversight during construction and commissioning activities
  • Evaluate civil infrastructure conditions and recommend improvements
  • Support inspections and maintenance of various civil infrastructure

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical water and energy infrastructure
  • Involvement in diverse engineering projects with a focus on safety and compliance
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners
  • Work in a dynamic environment that supports innovation and engineering excellence
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 20380

Summary

Provides civil engineering expertise in support of SRP's hydropower generation assets, with emphasis on dams, spillways, canals, penstocks, intake structures, foundations, buildings, roads, bridges, retaining walls, drainage, erosion control, and other civil infrastructure.

Responsible for planning, design, condition assessment, troubleshooting, specification development, project execution, and lifecycle support of civil and structural infrastructure.

Ensures work is completed safely, reliably, in compliance with applicable codes and regulatory requirements, and in a cost-effective manner. Serves as a technical authority and project leader, partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, consultants, contractors, vendors, and external partners to sustain and modernize critical water and energy infrastructure.

What You'll Do

  • Performs civil engineering design work, engineering studies, inspections, and condition assessments for hydropower generation facilities and associated civil infrastructure.
  • Serves as engineering project leader for civil infrastructure rehabilitation, structural repairs, facility improvements, dam safety-related work, and capital/maintenance projects.
  • Develops scopes of work, technical specifications, drawings, calculations, cost estimates, and bid evaluation criteria for civil and structural projects.
  • Reviews vendor, consultant, and contractor submittals for technical accuracy, constructability, maintainability, and compliance with SRP standards and project requirements.
  • Provides technical oversight during construction, inspection, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and return-to-service activities for civil infrastructure and facility improvements.
  • Evaluates civil infrastructure condition, inspection findings, performance trends, and maintenance history to recommend repairs, upgrades, rehabilitation strategies, and reliability improvements.
  • Supports inspection, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation activities for dams, spillways, canals, penstocks, intake structures, foundations, concrete and steel structures, buildings, roads, bridges, retaining walls, drainage systems, and erosion control features.
  • Prepares recommendation materials, technical reports, engineering analyses, and presentations for management, project teams, and plant stakeholders.
  • Coordinates closely with Operations, Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, consultants, contractors, vendors, and outside agencies to execute work safely and efficiently.
  • Supports regulatory, dam safety, environmental, and workplace safety requirements as they relate to civil infrastructure, construction activities, and hydropower generation facilities.
  • Provides field engineering support, including site inspections, construction support, condition evaluations, troubleshooting, root-cause evaluations, and development of corrective action plans.
  • Mentors less-experienced engineers and provides technical guidance to plant personnel on civil infrastructure, inspection practices, construction methods, and long-term asset reliability.


Education

Completion of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum, an International Engineering Alliance (IEA) recognized institution, ABET Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) or any state or internationally recognized PE registration.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience actively engaged in engineering practice. Must have demonstrated the successful accomplishment of work of the nature defined for the job of Senior Engineer.

Promotion to Level 2 requires a minimum of two years of experience at Level 1; demonstrated capability to perform advanced and more difficult work as determined by the supervisor.

Promotion to Senior Level requires a minimum of three years of experience at Level 2; is fully competent in all aspects of functional area of assignment and as such would be recognized as a specialist in area of assignment and may have periodic or occasional lead responsibilities.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

Responsible for project budgets and schedules. Occasional contacts with customers and outside agencies. Contacts with suppliers of equipment and services. Occasional travel to suppliers facilities, industry organizational functions and SRP facilities. Ability to work effectively with various organizational groups within SRP. Ability to use engineering tools required for the job (i.e., computer, test equipment, etc.).

Testing and Certifications

Must possess the appropriate valid Arizona driver's license.

About Salt River Project

Salt River Project (SRP) is a community-based, not-for-profit public power utility and water provider. SRP provides electricity to more than 1 million retail customers in the Phoenix metropolitan area and is the largest provider of power to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. SRP also provides water to more than 2 million people in central Arizona. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. SRP is governed by a publicly elected board of directors and is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and water services to its customers.
Learn more about Salt River Project
Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1903

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Salt River Project

More Energy & Utilities Jobs

Find similar Civil Engineer - Hydro 1, 2, Senior jobs: